All About The Beautiful Game
If FIFA and co. want to reduce fixture congestion, they can start by getting rid of one of the most meaningless games out there. It’s only March, but for Alphonso Davies, the season is already over. The Bayern Munich left-back tore his ACL on international duty with Canada, which will keep him out for the … Read more
Just one month after losing the Nations League Final to the United States and sacking manager Diego Cocca, Mexico has recovered to win the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 1-0 victory over Panama. Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez, who struggled at times this tournament, netted the game-winner in the 88th minute. Mexico had mixed performances in … Read more
The 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup kicked off in style, with Jamaica tying United States 1-1 at Soldier Field. Damion Lowe gave Jamaica an early lead, but Brandon Vazquez grabbed a late equalizer to salvage a point. The second Group A match, Saint Kitts and Nevis vs Trinidad and Tobago, is tomorrow. Just three minutes into … Read more
The opening match of the CONCACAF Gold Cup is kicking off tomorrow, marking the start of some exciting opportunities. Saint Kitts and Nevis will, for the first time, get to participate in the tournament. With its strong squad, Jamaica could finally challenge the “big three” of CONCACAF — USA, Mexico, and Canada. Some countries are … Read more
The CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifiers are finally wrapped up, and it’s time to move on to the main event: the tournament itself. The Gold Cup in its current format has only been won by three countries — Mexico, United States, and Canada — but there’s a big opportunity for some underdog stories this year. Fresh … Read more
After a rain-soaked night in Fort Lauderdale, the final three spots of the CONCACAF Gold Cup have been clinched. Despite multiple weather delays, all three qualifiers took place, with the final match — Saint Kitts and Nevis versus French Guiana — finishing after midnight. However, there’s not much time for celebration or for rest. Saint … Read more
The CONCACAF Gold Cup is, with little doubt, one of the most unique international tournaments in the world. Countries in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and even South America get a chance to compete against each other. And, for some reason, also Qatar. The tournament has players from all over the world, whether it … Read more
The MLS has established itself as one of the best development leagues in the world. I’ve talked about this extensively over the years, but it’s easiest to see right now. The latest season saw the MLS sell a whopping nine U23 players overseas, with the clubs ranging from Barcelona to Rosenborg. Even the Chicago Fire … Read more
Until recently, Atlanta United was one of the most successful clubs in the MLS. Atlanta debuted in 2017, joining the league alongside Minnesota United. In their first season, Minnesota finished with the league’s fourth-worst record. Atlanta? They finished with the fourth-best record, reaching the playoffs, and the US Open Cup Round of 16. In their … Read more
The Mexican national team is in a state of rebuild. Mexico has long dominated North American soccer, a fact its fans regularly enjoy touting. Now, however, things are changing. The US has started to improve its player development, with Mexico not winning a match against the Americans since 2019. Additionally, many of Mexico’s long-term stars … Read more